r/confidentlyincorrect 17d ago

Comment Thread Singular they doesn't exist

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u/MistakeGlobal 16d ago

Calling someone an “it” is demeaning and rude, honestly. They’re a person, not a thing or object.

They refers to:

a multitude/group of people

OR

someone who’s gender is unknown

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u/Full_Ad_8654 16d ago

Or someone not present